1 Skilling - Carl XIV (thick type) 1819-1820 front 1 Skilling - Carl XIV (thick type) 1819-1820 back
1 Skilling - Carl XIV (thick type) 1819-1820 photo
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1 Skilling - Carl XIV thick type

 
Copper 11.69 g 26.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Norway
King
Charles III John (1818-1844)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1819-1820
Value
1 Skilling (1⁄120)
Currency
Speciedaler (1816-1875)
Composition
Copper
Weight
11.69 g
Diameter
26.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#411827
Rarity index
29%

Reverse

Value and date in 4 lines. Crossed hammers under the date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
SKILLING
SPECIES
1820

Interesting fact

The 1 Skilling - Carl XIV (thick type) 1819-1820 coin from Norway was used as a means of payment during a time of economic turmoil in the country. Due to a lack of silver, the Norwegian government was forced to use copper as an alternative material for coin production, resulting in the creation of this unique coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1819  3817000 - - - - - -
1820  3817000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Skilling - Carl XIV (thick type) 1819-1820 coin.